Damien Sandow: “The Fans Chanting My Name Meant More Than Any Title I Could Have Won In WWE”

The WWE Universe has been quite vocal about the release of Damien Sandow since last week. His tenure in WWE has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean his time has to have this black cloud over it because it should have been much more than it was.

Recently, Sandow spoke with Rolling Stone about his release, the WWE Universe, and what the future could hold for him in this industry and beyond.

You can read the full interview right here. Below are some of the highlights:

Was he surprised by his release from WWE?

“Not really. I had some conversations with them before, where I had said that I think, as a character, we had gone through the gamut. What more could I do with that character? Some people say, “This company should have done this, or that.” No, the company gave me a platform, and I maximized my opportunity. That’s all I can ask for. In maximizing it to the point that I did, as a character, sometimes all you can do is get a new coat of paint. As a television show, the WWE, they have so many talented performers there. There is so much talent in the WWE. I have no problem with them needing time to let the other guys show their craft. I am not selfish in that respect. When I was on TV, they knew they’d get a reaction. When you look at it, if you know you can plug me in any spot, and you don’t have to invest the TV time, then it makes sense to give TV time to guys who need to build their reactions. Just look back at the Royal Rumble in January, when I was on the preshow. I was in the ring for the first time in months, and fans were chanting my name, when I was just standing on the apron. That, to me, means more than any title I could have won in WWE. That means the world to me.”

What does he see as his future in wrestling? 

“When you say full-time, full-time in the WWE is very different than full-time elsewhere. I am not going to rule out anything. I don’t want to limit myself. It’s not like when I finish up my “Thank You Tour,” I’m going to be burning my boots. It is an aspect of performance, and if I can use whatever avenue to perform. If the fans want it, and they’re digging it, if it coincides with whatever project I decide to take, then I’m open to anything. It’s a very exciting time, and I’m not opposed to performing in a wrestling ring. You never know.”

Do you think Damien Sandow would do well in TNA or another wrestling promotion?